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Peavey Classic 30/112 Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 1x12 in.)

The Classic 30/112 has been redesigned with an all-new chassis design, but still features the distinctive sound and circuitry of the renowned Classic Series amps. Learn More...

    • New $599.95
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $149.98
    • free ground shipping
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
There are not many features on the amp. Where is the stand-by switch??? Two channels and a boost switch, which is really no more than a 6db boost to the already harsh high frequency. Don't get me wrong, this is a great little amp. With a tube change ( I'm running an EH 12AX7 on V1, a Sovtek 12AX7LPS on V2, and the stock tube on V3. I haven't upgraded the EL84's) the top end smooths out and the bottom end has more umpf. With the pedals I use, the amp puts out nice sound and can even achieve a decent metal sound. (For all out metal buy the 5150)

Quality:
I've been inside the amp. It looks good and seems well built. A tube shield would be nice.

Value:
For the money, I don't think you can find a better, more well built and musical all tube amp. I think the amp would still be a good value at $650.00USD plus.

Desirability:
I have a tweed version and this is one good looking amp. With chrome shining, its ashame the control panel doesn't wrap around the front. I had to go out and buy tweed covered cables to match.

Sound:
Overall, the sound is quite good in the Peavey Classic 30. The lows are little muddy and the highs are a little harsh, but with some tweaking the shortcomings can be brought to a point of listening enjoyment. The harsh highs actually are a complement to the Telecaster I play. The muddy lows are easily adjusted with the eq controls. I use a boss overdrive and a metal zone pedal for effects. The distotion on the lead channel is a little lacking, the pre and post gains need to be up above 6 ro 7 for a good sound, and with out a master volume, the tubes cannot be pre-saturated for break-up at low volumes.

Ease of Use:
Come on, turn the dials and go. Adjust on the fly until you find your sound.

Support:
I have not dealt with customer support other than getting a schematic so I can instal a stand-by switch.

Overall:
This is a very good product. I intend to make a couple of modifications to the amp to better suit my tastes. Just a tweak here and there, stand-by switch, master volume, speaker change. Even with a $150 or $200 investment this will be a value. (Especially if you have exactly what you want when you are done.)

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I love the effects loop.

Quality:
Solidly built, very good quality

Value:
I bought this amp a number of years ago fro about $300. What a bargin.

Desirability:
The tweed look is awesome.

Sound:
This is a great sounding amp on either the clean or gain channel.

Ease of Use:
Simple to use and understand.

Support:
Never had to use support, it hasn't broke.

Overall:
Best amp I have owned. I plan to keep it a long time.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Great constuction, quality tubes. everythings there. The reason for the mediocore ratinf, however, isn't because of problems, but because it's such a simple amp. (Not a complaint!)

Quality:
No complaints here. Good for road, except it could benefit from a tube guard, They're just hangin' there. Otherwise, everythings high quality.

Value:
This is a thousand dollar combo. If it was made by Marshall or Boogie it would easily be more than that. And i got it for like 500 bucks.

Desirability:
Love the tweed and the nameplate. Awesome size and wieght, too.

Sound:
Love the sound of this combo. The sound is huge compared to the size. It sounds awesome on both the clean and gain channels. The gain channel has tons of gain, loads of versatility (metal!!!) and tons of harmonic squeals at high gain levels, but can get a bit muddy with too much mid-range (more than around 2 o'clock.)

Ease of Use:
Super easy to dial in a tone, and because it's relatively low-powered, easier to find sweet spots without making your ears bleed. (Hint: Gain channel, pre-9, post-5, tre-7, mid-4, bass-11, and optinal reverb will sound AMAZING!!)

Support:
Only used it once. They were polite, helpful and fast.

Overall:
The only reason i would replace this little guy would be if i needed more volume. It's 30 watts, so dont expect shattered glass, but the tone's there. Anything bigger than a large bar and you'll need 50 watts. But remember: 30 watts all-tube is like 75 watts solid state/modelling.

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